Offensive Mercy and Grace Jonah Jonah 4:1-11 Jonah finally does as God commanded, yet he’s not happy about it. He finds God’s mercy and grace offensive, as people sometimes do. Jonah still thinks he knows better than God, as we also often do. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
Changing Your Direction Jonah Jonah 3:1-10 Jonah wanted justice and judgment for Nineveh, but God desired mercy and grace. God wanted the lost people of Nineveh to find redemption. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
You Can Run, But You Can't Hide - Jonah Jonah 1:17, Chapter 2 In his distress and difficulty, Jonah cried out to God. When we find ourselves in spiritual distress and difficult circumstances, we need to surrender to God and seek His help humbly, transparently, and repentantly. When we do this, even though we do not deserve it, we will receive God’s mercy and grace. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura....
Running from God (Jonah flees) Jonah 2 Kings 14:25, Jonah Ch 1 Jonah disregarded God’s call and went his own way. We often choose our own agenda over God’s plan, yet amazingly, God still pursues us with mercy and grace even when we’re disobedient. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
Get Your Rocks Ready! with guest Preacher Lynn Hutton Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
But I Have Nothing to Offer (Wrong!) Job 2:11, James 1:19, 5:16, Romans 12:3-8, Acts 1:8 Pastor Matt Hoyt We sometimes resist our call as “sent” people because we falsely believe that we have nothing to offer, when in reality, we have a lot to offer. Sent God Has a Mission For You! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out to humanity as He carries out that mission. When we come...
“Where?” (Your Frontline) 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, Colossians 3:23 As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission by serving Him wherever we are and in whatever we do, on what some have called our “frontline.” Sent God has a Mission for you! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out to humanity as He carries out that mission. When we come to faith, God call...
“But Why? Part 2” (For You) Matthew 20:25-28, John 14:15, John 13:15, Matthew 9:36, Ephesians 2:10 As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission in order to shape and grow our character, faith, and relationship with Him. ______________________________________________________________ Sent God has a Mission for you! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out to humanity ...
"But Why? Part 1 (For Them)” Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 25:40, 45 As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission to reach a broken and hurting world full of lost people who are far from Him. Sent God has Mission for you! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out to humanity as He carries out that mission. When we come to faith, God c...
“Not Me!” (Yes, You!) Mark 1:17, John 20:21, Ephesians 2:10 As people of faith, we are “sent” people. God has a mission to reach this world, and every one of us is called to be a part of it. Sent God has a Mission for you! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out to humanity as He carries out that mission. When we come to faith, God calls us to be a part of His mission. The...
“Knowing” Philippians 3:7-11, John 14:7, 1 John 5:11, Mark 1:15 Being a disciple of Jesus means not just knowing about Him, but also knowing and having a personal relationship with Him. Discipleship What it Means to Follow Jesus Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
“Being” Luke 10:38-42, John 14:4, Matthew 6:5-7 Being a disciple of Jesus means seeking to grow spiritually and in our character throughout our lives, becoming more and more like Jesus. Discipleship What it Means to Follow Jesus Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
Doing James 2:14-19, John 15:14, Ephesians 2:10 Being a disciple of Jesus means putting our faith in Him into action and seeking to live it. True faith is manifested in our actions. Discipleship What it Means to Follow Jesus Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
Knowing Philippians 3:7-11, John 14:7, 1 John 5:11, Mark 1:15 Being a disciple of Jesus means not just knowing about Him, but also knowing and having a personal relationship with Him. Discipleship What it Means to Follow Jesus Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 Guest Preacher: Josh Matthews Our preacher this morning is Josh Matthews. Josh grew up at Orchard and has preached here many times. He will be filling in for Matt while he is on Sabbatical. However, since Josh serves a church in Garden Grove he will only be with us on a few Sundays. We are glad he is with today on Matt’s first Sunday away. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a...
The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:1-9 Guest Preacher: Charlie Little Charlie is a retired ECO pastor who served the Templeton Presbyterian church for many years and recently served as the transitional pastor at Orcutt Presbyterian Church. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preac...
What's Next? Luke 5:1-11 VBS Sunday Guest Preacher: Melinda Hoyt Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor, the Unjust Judge, and the Pharisee Luke 11:5-8, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:9-14 Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd...
The Parable of the Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-31 Guest Preacher: Rich Smith Rich is an Elder at Orchard and recently served as our Interim Youth Director. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephon...
The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor Luke 11:1-13 Guest Preacher: Saona Jackson Saona is an ECO pastor who serves on the ECO National staff working with ministry candidates. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. Orchard Communi...